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JP Donovan
Sep 162 min
Diabetes and Amputees: A Crucial Connection
Diabetes is a serious health condition that can have devastating consequences, particularly for individuals who have already lost a limb....
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JP Donovan
Aug 172 min
It’s Time for Paralympic Powerhouses to Step Into the Spotlight.
Elite athletic performances are always a celebration of both the power of the human spirit and the beauty of sheer athleticism. Yet, the...
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JP Donovan
Jul 12 min
Gearing Up for Globe-Trotting: Traveling with a Prosthesis
The world awaits, and your prosthetic limb shouldn't hold you back! Traveling with a prosthesis can feel daunting, but with a little...
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JP Donovan
Jun 172 min
Finding the Perfect Fit: Choosing a Scoliosis Brace for Your Child
A scoliosis diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but there's good news! Scoliosis braces, common, non-surgical orthopedic devices, are...
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JP Donovan
May 82 min
Coping with Grief and Loss after Limb Amputation
Amputation is a life-altering event, and it's natural to experience a range of emotions, including grief and loss. And there can be some...
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JP Donovan
Apr 33 min
Home Exercises To Strengthen Muscles For Successful Prosthetics
A strong body is the foundation for a successful prosthetic experience. By strengthening the muscles around your core and residual limb,...
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JP Donovan
Mar 62 min
Natural-Looking Prosthetic Covers for Below-the-Knee Amputees
For below-the-knee amputees, regaining a sense of normalcy and embracing their bodies can be a journey. While advancements in prosthetics...
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JP Donovan
Feb 92 min
Navigating the Work World: Legal Rights and Protections for Amputees
Losing a limb can be a life-altering event, and returning to the workplace after amputation can raise concerns about discrimination and...
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JP Donovan
Jan 312 min
Finding Your Strength: Mental Health Resources for Amputees Adjusting to Limb Loss
Losing a limb can be a life-altering event, filled with physical and emotional challenges. Adjusting to a new body image, navigating...
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JP Donovan
Apr 17, 20202 min
Of Shoes and Other Feet.
COVID-19 is reshaping life as we know it. But for one group, the changes may feel pretty familiar.
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JP Donovan
Aug 8, 20191 min
No Limits.
Sometimes, you meet a patient that just inspires you. That's the case with 13-year old Kaleb Merola.
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JP Donovan
Jun 18, 20192 min
Controlling costs for prosthetic care.
Recently a patient called us with a question about his explanation of benefits from Medicare. He is concerned that Medicare is going to...
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JP Donovan
Apr 18, 20191 min
How are you calibrated?
I admit, I have a soft spot for Travis Mills. There's so much about his story that's inspiring. From the sense of duty that drove him to...
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JP Donovan
Apr 8, 20192 min
When Care isn't Convenient, Convenience is Care.
Over a long career of serving amputee patients, one thing I've always found to be true is that care may not always be convenient, but...
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JPDonovan
Jun 21, 20171 min
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. What you need to know.
Scoliosis, a condition in which the spine curves sideways in an S or C shape, affects roughly 3% of the population of the US. While it is...
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JP Donovan
May 17, 20171 min
Do you know someone with limb loss? According to these stats, probably.
Every year for Limb Loss Awareness Month (April), the Amputee Coalition shares information related to limb loss. One stat that’s striking...
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JPDonovan
Feb 8, 20172 min
Top 5 Prosthetic Technologies AtlanticProCare is Watching in 2017
Every year, scientists and engineers find new ways to deliver prosthetic advancements that improve the lives of more and more amputees. This
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JP Donovan
Jan 31, 20172 min
What Will the New Administration Mean for Amputees?
There’s not a great deal of clarity around the outlook for those with limb loss, but there are some issues that bear watching in the months
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JP Donovan
Dec 8, 20162 min
Top 5 Ways Amputees Can Prepare for Winter
Winter’s long, dark nights, snow and cold, and treacherous driving and walking can be a challenge for anybody. But for below-the-knee...
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